Jensen Car Decks?

[MikeVic]

I wasn't planning on buying a new deck, but then saw this on sale:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10089509&langid=EN&CMP=ILC-FS_Flyer_Tracking

Seems pretty sweet. Being able to play a bunch of MP3s on a DVD, and connecting my iPod too. The screen is small, but I would still find it cool.

However, it's Jensen... and I don't think I've ever bought anything of theirs. I'm under the impression that it sucks ass, and therefore not even worth the price.

Opinions?

[DanGarion]

They sell it for 229.29 on Crutchfield.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-mlWVhaUVKcc/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?search=VM8012&i=110VM8012
But they are out of stock!
And the one review that someone gave it was 4 out of 5.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-mlWVhaUVKcc/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?I=110VM8012&tab=review&search=VM8012#Tab

[MikeVic]

That's $249Cdn, and with shipping it'll probably be the same (or very close).

It seems like the quality (flimsy) or layout isn't the greatest, but it does what it's supposed to do... still not sure.

[DanGarion]

That's $249Cdn, and with shipping it'll probably be the same (or very close).

It seems like the quality (flimsy) or layout isn't the greatest, but it does what it's supposed to do... still not sure.

It's sort of weird how things work in the head unit industry. What the cheaper manufactures will do is stuff components with lots of features, but none of them are great, they tend to normally be average at best. But if you are looking for something full feature that isn't going to break the bank and are willing to deal with just an "ok" product, that doesn't do any one thing great, it can be worth it.

[MikeVic]

I'm just scared that it'll start skipping music or something else after a year. I also read somewhere that the DVD screen won't work when you're driving. Which kinda sucks. I won't really be watching as I drive, but for a passenger it would be cool.